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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,175.88, 690,242.76 and 273,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,175.88, 690,242.76 and 273,821.38 is: 377,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,175.88 : 690,242.76 = 273,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,175.88/690,242.76 = 273,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,175.88x = 690,242.76 × 273,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,175.88x = 189,003,225,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003,225,078.21/500,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,873.53

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